THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 84, 7 January 1928, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.’’)

Tho southern horses who competed at the Auckland summer meeting arrived hi Wellington by special tram yester<ay and went south by the Wahine.

Agrion is showing no signs of soreness is the result of his race in the Great northern Derby. There are no imnodiate engagements ahead for Agrion. He is in the Great Northern St. Leger, but not in the New Zealand St. Leger. Percy Mason stated yesterday that Agrion was. unlikely to race in Australia in the autumn.

Notable absentees from the Wellington Cup field are Count Cavour, Te Monanui and Mandane, all being sore as the result of efforts at Ellerslie. Te Monanui filled second place in the last two Wellington Cups.

Kaihoro, who finished third at Waipukurau and won at Hastings, is sister to Haiti.

The progeny of Acre did exceedingly well during the holidays. They won nine races, were five times second and seven times third. ,

Centrepiece claims only one engagement at the Wellington meeting—in the Anniversary Handicap, one mile, on the opening day.

After, racing at Waipukurau, High Heather rejoined V. H. Colello s stable at Hastings.

A two-year-old brother to Panther in Footpad was produced by J. T. Jamieson at Ellerslie. Footpad,, who races n the same colours as Prince Humihrey, looks very backward.

Cloyne (Nassau—Culross) was expectid to win a race during the holidays, out failed. ' She ran well enough to expect her to show up later on.

With Eeremoana showing a return to his best form he will make the sprint events at Trentham very interesting.

Some of the southern horses will warrant serious consideration m their Trentham engagements.

Golden Armour was too sore to start again at the Auckland meeting after running second on the opening day. She has been entered* for events at Trentham, and will probably make the trip. ,

Snapshot, the dam of First Sight, is by Calibre from that good English mare, First Glance, so that hirst Sight, although Gay Lad is his sire, may turn out better than the majority of his stock.

Civility failed to show her best form it Awapuni, and she is not likely to be asked to do much till the autumn.

Par Money, a three-year-old filly by Paper Money from Paphia, therefore half sister to Paphian, showed a lot of speed in- the maiden race at 1 auherenikau, and but for running off. the course at the turn into the straight, might have been hard to beat.

Black Mint showed at. Tauherenikau that he is returning to his best form.

Te Kara ran unplaced in the Auckland Cup, the only event that he contested at the Auckland, meeting, during the running of which his old leg trouble iame against him once more. It is most likely that the Auckland Cup winner of 1924 has nearly reached the snd of his racing career, which has been a most meritorious one, both here and in Australia.

Quillfire ran two very honest races at Stintford for a 'second and a first, and with a little luck he might have scored two wins. On the first day McCarthy was hit in the eye by a flying insect, and lost his position at a critical stage, and then only failed to catch Seastar by a neck.

For about nine furlongs the Stratford Cup was a great ’race (says the “Taranaki News”), but over the. last bit ;here was only one horse in it, and .hat was Bright Glow. The Day Comet naro was always in a good 'position, ind won in stylish fashion. Credit nust also be given to her trainer (Fryr) for the fine condition in which he urned her out, and to her diminutive >ilot, Pitcon. Ee handled her rest ike a veteran, and did not ■ make the mistake of going after Vivo in the early fages. He will ride more winners in he near future. Piuthair looked very veil when she went out to contest the iig race,.' and, but for striking trouble t the turn, might have been second. >n the second day she got a rood run a the rails entering the straight, and non placed the issue beyond doubt. Ihe is fast approaching the form she csplayed last autumn.

Nincompoop has proved, a rare bargain sice being acquired from R. J. Mason s sible, by Mr. J. McCormack. Regarded at a very doubtful customer jjt one st&e. Nincompoop has raced witli the utfost consistency, and his double win at tunedin, and his second to Set Sail in he Invercargill Cap has earned his own,- a substantial addition to his banktig account. Possibly Nincompoop cannt be regarded as a high-class racehorse,but ho keeps on winning races.

An nteresting point cropped up in, conneejon with the Royal Stakes at Ellerslii on Tuesday. That race is for two am three-year-olds, penalties and allowance being provided for. An error was mas m assessing Prince Humpbrey'B pnalty. The race card showed his weigh 8.2, and the colt actually carried 7.q ( instead of his correct weight, 7.1. contended that he might lose the race on this account, as the add-.ional 21b. was overweight, and had notoeen declared. Fortunately ho was not qtside the margin allowed, and thereforecannot lose the stake. A jockey is suposed to declare all overweight above 1.1 b., but the failure to declare it dot not. render his mount liable for disaalification unless the amount is ovei2lb. The rule on the point reads: “i a horse carry more than 21b. overwight in a flat race or 41b. in a hurdl> race er steeplechase which has not ten duly declared, it shall be disqualifil for the race unless the stewards are sa B fi e d that such excess has been caused b; wet. If the jockey cannot draw the proper or declared weight, the clerk f the scales shall allow him lib.”

Battlement had har luck at the Auckland summer meeting, H e finished third in the Auckland Cu, fourth in the Summer Cup,, fourth ii the A.R.C. Handicap, and fourth in the Grandstand Handicap—a most record. Battlement might be t possibility in the Wellington Cup.

Royal Acre was the mejum of heavy support each day at and with any luck would have pai a dividend each time. He finished ji great style the first day, and just failt f 0 get up, while on the second day he WO uld have beaten Kawhakana had be len a little more patiently handled.

Otairi, .who won the Ladies Bracelet on the concluding day of th Marton meeting, displayed some pron 86 as a two-year-old last season H.e is a wellgrown gelding by Paper Mom from Isabel, and is now trained by hispwner.

Otairi ran third in each of his three starts as a juvenile, and finished up by filling that position to Paleta and Laughing Prince in the Nursery Handicap at Trentham in January last. Whenuanui registered his first win this season when he scored in the Stewards Handicap at the Marton fixture on Monday. The Acre gelding won five races last season, chiefly over sprint distances, and now that he has shown himself in winning form once again, he can be expected to show up in his future engagements. From March to September in England last wear, the racecourse revenue from attendances only was .£712,220 for the whole of the clubs, compared with <£848,704 in 1925. The stewards of the Jockey Club are of opinion that, clubs should reduce the value of stakes, and not ask owners to pay more. As an owner, S. Wootton had won 50 races, of the value of <£13,645, up to November ■ 14, while as a trainei 1 his total was 76 wins, says the Sydney "Beferee.” In England last year he had 83 wins, but, as the season closed about the end of November, it js improbable he reached that total this time. The races won by Wootton’s horses averaged about .£253 in value, so there is no doubt as to his belief in the old axiom of ‘‘Little fish are sweet.” Shortly before the latest papers left England, Wootton was having a taste of bad luck. His horses shared in almost any interference that occurred in a race. At Derby on November 16, three heavily-backed horses from his stable struck trouble, and were defeated. The London “Sporting Life” said that if any horse was shut in or interfered with by sheer accident, it was bound to be one of Wootton’s. The Hawk’s reappearance on the Hastings racecourse on Monday was the signal for a hearty outburst of applause as the old gelding went out to do his preliminary, but that was nothing to the cheering which greeted him as he came back to the paddock after running a gallant second in the Final Handicap, states the "Hawke’s Bay Herald.” People stood up on the stand and cheered again and again, and the ladies added their voices to the popular demonstration, in addition to which they indulged in a perfect fusillade of hand-clapping. It. was manifest that The Hawk was a little above himself in condition, and his game effort under the circumstances, and under his welter weight, shows what a sterling racehorse he is. Mr. J. M. Campbell had reason to be pleased and proud of the reception his old favourite received. ' AUCKLAND NOTES Dominion Special Service. ■ Auckland, January C. The trotters Sheik and Happy Rosa and the gallopers Torquil and Patodawn were shipped to Sydney yesterday by the Marama. Native Prince, the third member of P. Riddle’s Australian team, has been secured by patrons of J. Shaw’s stable and will remain in Auckland. G. Lindsay called in at Ellerslie on his way to Dargaville. He worked his cup candidate, Alonsoa, who is in firstclass order. She should go close to repeating her Taumarunni success in the big event at Dargaville, as she will be fresher than most of the other competitors, who have had hard racing during the holidays. A. Kemp, owner of Town Guard, has just started on Eager Rose (Day Comet —Wee Rose), a half-sister to the abovementioned fine galloper. She is a-well-grown filly without approaching the unusual proportions of her older relative- . r The northern performer, Adjuster, now a member of G. Henderson’s team, was. schooled over three hurdles on Thursday and showed some promise. He will, however, need a little experience before he can be recommended for a hurdle race. After being off the scene for some weeks, Royal Tea has resumed work at Ellerslie and he is. looking very bright. It is only a question of soundness whether Royal Tea will return to the winning list, as' he is a proved galloperQne of the local hacks that is in good condition at present is Lord Guy. He did not appear tit the big fixture, but promises to show up the first time he steps out among the local division. The Auckland rider L. Watson, who has ridden in Australia and India during the past two seasons, left by the Marama yesterday on his way to Adelaide.\ S. Henderson was confined to bed at one stage of the summer carnival as a result of excessive wasting. He is quite recovered and riding work as usual. Local interest now centres in the comin" northern fixtures at Dargaville and - Kawakawa. With the tracks so hard, the acceptances which closed yesterday for 1 Dargaville are likely to find the fields, not over-strong. Discussion of the prospects will be left until owners make known their intentions. DARGAVILLE ACCEPTANCES BY Telegbaph.—Press Association. Dargaville, January 6. Acceptances for the Dargaville races (first day January 12) have been received as follow.— MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.—Exalted, 9.C; Segment 8.12; Scot Free 8.11; Wee Marble, 8.10; Corinax. 8.8; Joke' Form, 8.7; Master Noel; 8.5; Bayly Damon, Kaihoremai,! le larai. Landslip, Ballanagar, Kyngzone, Blago. Ponticus, Tultama, Gay Cockade, King Leslie, Sunny Morn, Despard. Furore. 8.5. Witikia, GleuLI TOKA°’TOKA HANDICAP, of 65 eovs. Six furlongs.—Macroom, 9.7; Automne, Winsome Boy, 8112; Bright Dawn, Whaka King, Golden Wedding, 8.6; Marble Mount, 7.12; Fiery Lad, Creation, Arch Queen, 7.6; Roman Abbey, Boyal Bonus, Wee Marble, 7 'KAIHC HANDICAP HURDLES, of 120 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.-Comet King, 10.5; Scot Free. 9.7; Mamahera, Master Aich, 9.2; Maungatana. Wee Marble. %L?TTLERS’ HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Five furlongs.—Marble Mount, 9.0; Exalted, Win Lass. 8.5; Michael. 8.2; Master Arch. 8.1; Gay Cockade. Houhora. Sunny Morn, Landslip. Gazerin, Tiny Mint. Furore, 7 7- Larv Lu, Witikia, 7.4. DARGAVILLE CUP HANDICAP of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.-The Author. 8.7; Alonsoa. 8.5: Right and Left, 8.2; Sir Rosebery, 8.0; Pita. 8.0; Illingar. 7.3; Tresillian. 7.0. AVOCA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Dave, 9.7; Macroom, 8.5; Rarakau, 7.12; Automne, Winsome Boy, 7.10; Just Quietly. Bright Dawn, Whaka King. 7.4; King Emerald, Tukatama, Exalted. Creation. Kyngzone. Wee Marble, Marble Mount, 7.0. AWAKING HACK HANDICAP, o f 68 About seven furlongs.—lllingar, 9.5; Marble Mount. 8.6; Arch Queen. Fiery .Lad, Creation, 8.0; Wee Marble. 7.6; Corinax, 7.4; Roman Abbey, Colville Queen, Ponticus, Tauniua, 7.0. HOBSON HANDICAP, of 60 sovs One mile.—The Author. 9.0; Pita, Illingar, Golden Wedding. Just Quietly, 7.12; Tresillian. Marble Mount. Comet King, 7.4; Arch Queen, 7.2.

FIXTURES. January 6, 7—Reefton J.C. January 7, 9—-Vincent J.C. January 12, 14— Dargaville R.C. January 14—Ashburton County R.C. January 14—Wairlo J.C, January 17, 19—Wairoa R.C. January 19—Waipapakaurl R.C. January 21—Ngaruawahia R.C. January 21—Bay of Islands R.C. January 21, 23 25—Wellington R.C. January 21, 23—Foxton-R.C. January 25—Pine Bush Hack R.C. January 28. 30—Takapuna J.C.

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